Virginia woman hurt in interstate accident

A Virginia woman was injured when her car overturned on Interstate 70 just after 10 p.m. Friday night, Maryland State Police said.

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Amanda Ann Biedrzycki, 23, was taken by ambulance to Washington County Hospital, police said. The extent of her injuries was not known.

Police said witnesses reported seeing a Toyota Corolla westbound on I-70 just west of the Downsville Pike exit cross the median and overturn several times. The car landed upright in the eastbound lane with its front end resting against the guardrail.

No further information was available Friday night.

Man hospitalized after cycle crash

A man was taken to Washington County Hospital with a head injury Friday morning after a motorcycle accident on westbound Interstate 70 at Md. 66, according to emergency dispatch information.

A dispatcher said the man was taken as a "priority one" patient, which indicates the most severe injuries.

The accident occurred at about 8:33 as the rider was merging onto I-70 from Md. 66.

Maryland State Police investigated the accident, but could not provide further information Friday.

Md. man faces drug charges after stop

FREDERICK, Md. - A Brunswick, Md., man faces drug charges after a police officer allegedly found seven small bags of suspected marijuana in a car during a traffic stop, police said.

Erick Stack, 19, was charged with possession with intent to distribute marijuana, possession of marijuana, possession of drug paraphernalia and speeding, the Frederick County Sheriff's Office said.